Leadership Thomas

Mission

Identify, Develop and Educate a diverse group of leaders to ensure economic success for the Thomasville-Thomas County community.

Please click here to see the members of the Leadership Thomas Class 35!

Who We Are

Leadership Thomas (LT) is a program of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. LT cultivates a diverse network of emerging and experienced leaders committed to improving the community. With the support of LT graduates and the business community, LT has conducted leadership programs since 1981.

Benefits

Participants will:

Interact with leaders from the various sectors of our community (business, government, non-profit)

Learn from “unlike” minded people to build strong professional relationships

Develop an awareness and participate in discussions of the challenges and opportunities in the community by examining major relevant business, government and social issues

Enhance understanding of your personal leadership style to grow into higher-level roles, both in the work place and in the community

Deepen your company’s profile with community, business and government leaders through visibility and commitment to community success

Learn how you can make a difference in the Thomasville-Thomas County area

Tuition- Scholarships – Payment Plans

Tuition for Leadership Thomas is $1,000 for Chamber members and $1,500 for all non-members. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Tuition payment plans are available.

Partial scholarships are offered based on need. The LT Committee is committed to providing scholarship assistance. Requests are submitted with the LT Class application.

Selection Criteria

Leadership Thomas seeks those candidates who:

Demonstrate leadership attributes through career achievement or participation in community activities

Represent a cross-section from businesses, government and non-profit organizations

Reside and/or work in Thomasville-Thomas County

Identify and analyze challenges considering various perspectives, then provide solutions

Share personal/professional resources/expertise

Value continuous learning and personal and professional development

Program Commitment

Have full support from their sponsoring organization/business

Give the time necessary to complete the program

Maintain a personal commitment to Thomasville-Thomas County and to Leadership Thomas after graduation

Curriculum

The program begins with orientation in June, followed by a weekend retreat in August, continues with 9 monthly sessions—Sept. through Dec.—and a closing graduation in June. The sessions present activities and hands-on experiences related to leadership topics i.e.: economic development, government, the arts, healthcare, human services, justice, law enforcement and the environment.

Requirements

Attendance at the opening retreat and closing graduation is mandatory. Participants must attend monthly daylong sessions, attend one: school board meeting, city council or county commission meeting, and participate in a class project.

Application Process

The application process for Class 36 has been closed. Please check back in the Spring of 2019 to apply for Class 37.